16th Dec 2024 to 19th Dec 2024 | |
7.30pm plus 2.30pm Thursday Matinee | |
Beacon Arts Centre Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ what3words location: shop.pretty.soft |
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£13 - £15 | |
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Dicken’s masterpiece is brought to the stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Featuring live sound effects and an original score.
Following twelve years of radio plays on stage including ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (‘A perfectly formed triumph’ Tempohouse; ‘A terrific indulgence’ Love Books Group), ‘Para Handy’, ‘Dracula’ and ‘Frankenstein’ No Nonsense Productions return with ‘A Christmas Carol; A Radio Play on Stage’.
Dickens’ masterpiece is brought to the stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Four actors play 1950s radio actors who in turn portray all the characters of ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Featuring live sound effects and an original score this is a rare opportunity to see how a 1950s radio broadcast was produced.
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